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LJ12 HXC

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,983 mi
Last recorded8,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HXC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 8,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy but not rough/to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 8,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of gases where exhaust system joins engine. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing also slightly noisy when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slightly perished & cut around NS of tread circumference but not deep enough to reach reinforcement layers.

Slight oil leak, engine/gearbox area.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing is also slightly noisy but not to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak at Rear of engine/transmission area.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 6,683 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but not rough / to excess.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 5,542 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but not to excess.

Minor traces of oil around rear brake back plate, doesn't appear to have entered drum area.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 5,542 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but not to excess.

Minor traces of oil around rear brake back plate, doesn't appear to have entered drum area.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 4,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 3,668 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 3,668 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,072 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 2,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 2,028 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ12 HXC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 HXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ12 HXC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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